Factorial Analysis Quantifies the Effects of Pediatric Discharge Bundle on Hospital Readmission.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2021

Institution/Department

Pediatrics

Journal Title

Pediatrics

MeSH Headings

Aftercare, Ambulatory Care, Checklist, Child, Child, Hospitalized, Child, Preschool, Factor Analysis, Statistical, Female, Humans, Male, Patient Care Bundles, Patient Discharge, Patient Education as Topic, Patient Readmission, Retrospective Studies, Teach-Back Communication

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Factorial design of a natural experiment was used to quantify the benefit of individual and combined bundle elements from a 4-element discharge transition bundle (checklist, teach-back, handoff to outpatient providers, and postdischarge phone call) on 30-day readmission rates (RRs).

METHODS: A 2

RESULTS: RR in CRG1 was 3.5% (

CONCLUSIONS: The effect of bundle elements varied across risk groups, indicating that transition needs may vary on the basis of population. The combined use of teach-back plus a checklist had the greatest impact on reducing RR for medically complex patients.

ISSN

1098-4275

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